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Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe for Meal Prep

Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

A vibrant and healthy bowl featuring spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 645

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 700g, peeled and cut into 2-3cm cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-3cm pieces
  • 1 large red onion half thinly sliced, half cut into wedges
  • 250 g cooked brown rice to serve (or quinoa)
  • 1 large ripe avocado sliced
  • A small bunch of fresh coriander roughly chopped
For the Chicken Spice Rub
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Lime Dressing
  • 60 ml Greek yoghurt
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • A pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prep: First, preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Place a large baking tray in the oven to heat up – this will help the sweet potatoes get nice and crisp.
  2. Season the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and the red onion wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
  3. Roast the Vegetables: Carefully remove the hot tray from the oven. Spread the sweet potatoes and onion wedges in a single layer. Place back in the oven and roast for 10 minutes to give them a head start.
  4. Prepare the Chicken: While the vegetables are roasting, combine all the spice rub ingredients (smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) in the same bowl you used for the potatoes. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly until every piece is well-coated.
  5. Add Chicken to the Tray: After 10 minutes, take the tray out of the oven. Add the seasoned chicken to the tray, arranging it in a single layer amongst the vegetables. What works best for me is to ensure nothing is too crowded, so use two trays if you need to.
  6. Continue Roasting: Return the tray to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and caramelised at the edges and the chicken is cooked through. You can check the chicken is ready according to the Food Standards Agency guidance; it should have no pink meat and the juices should run clear.
  7. Make the Dressing: While everything is roasting, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  8. Assemble the Bowls: Once cooked, remove the tray from the oven. To assemble your chicken sweet potato bowls, divide the cooked brown rice between four bowls. Top with the roasted chicken, sweet potato, and red onion. Add the sliced avocado, thinly sliced fresh red onion, and a generous sprinkle of fresh coriander. Drizzle with the lime dressing just before serving.

Notes

Bowls can be prepped ahead of time; store components separately in the fridge and assemble just before eating. Keep the dressing separate until serving.